In a hidden realm accessible only from the Ku mountain, the Ku clan chief and his elders sat in a humid hall. The hall looked something like a cave. The ceiling was high and the walls were wet. If one listened over the occasional crackle of lightning as it run down the walls from the ceiling, one could hear the slight sound of water dripping from the walls.
"The Demon race is becoming more active as of recent," an elder said.
"We have found several properties in the south under their influence. This is twice as much in one month than has been in eight decades," another said.
"I did not call this meeting for the troubles of the Demon race. In the past month, several of the nine powers have been attacked," the clan chief said, his muscular frame flexing as he talked.
"As for that matter,
